Long Range America - Announcement (13 Viewers)

[Ctprelude]

Hey guys, little update on the LRA tank. I just picked up my OT from them over the weekend and got a few pics. Unfortunately haven't had a chance to drive far enough to actually transfer any gas yet, but LRA did test function prior to pickup and everything should work as advertised. From speaking with the owner of LRA, they are focusing on this saddle tank that keeps the spare tire vs the one that would go in the spare location due to that being the overwhelming preference from people that have signed up on their waitlist.

He did say the tank capacity ended up being a little higher than the initial 16 gal estimate, so I'll have to run it all the way down and see what it ended up at, but sounds like it's somewhere in the 17-20 gal range. The one thing that makes it not a total direct fit is the exhaust routing. Once their kit goes to market, it will include the necessary modified exhaust. For mine specifically, I had them use a flowmaster setup that gives it some aggressiveness which I like a lot, but I know that won't be for everyone. I'm not sure if they will plan to provide different options in terms of sound/performance or not, but I gave them my feedback on it. I haven't heard when they will be available yet, but I would assume here within the next few months hopefully.

 

[DJ’s Sled]

Hey guys, little update on the LRA tank. I just picked up my OT from them over the weekend and got a few pics. Unfortunately haven't had a chance to drive far enough to actually transfer any gas yet, but LRA did test function prior to pickup and everything should work as advertised. From speaking with the owner of LRA, they are focusing on this saddle tank that keeps the spare tire vs the one that would go in the spare location due to that being the overwhelming preference from people that have signed up on their waitlist.

He did say the tank capacity ended up being a little higher than the initial 16 gal estimate, so I'll have to run it all the way down and see what it ended up at, but sounds like it's somewhere in the 17-20 gal range. The one thing that makes it not a total direct fit is the exhaust routing. Once their kit goes to market, it will include the necessary modified exhaust. For mine specifically, I had them use a flowmaster setup that gives it some aggressiveness which I like a lot, but I know that won't be for everyone. I'm not sure if they will plan to provide different options in terms of sound/performance or not, but I gave them my feedback on it. I haven't heard when they will be available yet, but I would assume here within the next few months hopefully.

That’s awesome. Appreciate your volunteering and keeping us all updated! Can’t wait to get more details…

 

[nonamex]

Hey guys, little update on the LRA tank. I just picked up my OT from them over the weekend and got a few pics. Unfortunately haven't had a chance to drive far enough to actually transfer any gas yet, but LRA did test function prior to pickup and everything should work as advertised. From speaking with the owner of LRA, they are focusing on this saddle tank that keeps the spare tire vs the one that would go in the spare location due to that being the overwhelming preference from people that have signed up on their waitlist.

He did say the tank capacity ended up being a little higher than the initial 16 gal estimate, so I'll have to run it all the way down and see what it ended up at, but sounds like it's somewhere in the 17-20 gal range. The one thing that makes it not a total direct fit is the exhaust routing. Once their kit goes to market, it will include the necessary modified exhaust. For mine specifically, I had them use a flowmaster setup that gives it some aggressiveness which I like a lot, but I know that won't be for everyone. I'm not sure if they will plan to provide different options in terms of sound/performance or not, but I gave them my feedback on it. I haven't heard when they will be available yet, but I would assume here within the next few months hopefully.

Thanks for the writeup. It is disappointing to hear that they are focusing on the saddle tank rather than the one in the spare tire location. Main reason for the disappointment is the potential for the saddle tank to rub against the drive shaft in lifted vehicles. Not saying that this may be the case for the GX 550 but it is an issue for lifted Jeeps.

Generally speaking, I would prefer not to have anything that may rub against any drive shaft components especially on rough roads. Can you provide a photo of the dual fill point? Based on photos that I have seen the filler point is rather small so just curious if it is the same for the GX.

Thanks.

 

[AtomicEric]

Photo looks to have the exhaust, not the driveshaft next to the LRA tank on the GX550. Looks like a clean fit.

 

[nonamex]

Photo looks to have the exhaust, not the driveshaft next to the LRA tank on the GX550. Looks like a clean fit.

You're correct as the drive shaft is next to the OEM main tank. I wonder if rubbing will occur when the vehicle flexes during offroad travel.

 

[Matthew@LC250Mods]

This is incredible. Thanks for the update!